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DR. ANDREW FARAG MD
NPI 1346085461
Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist in Galveston, TX

Active since June 29, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77550(409) 747-5801(409) 747-5435 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 7, 2025, Jan 8, 2025, Jun 29, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. Andrew Farag Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ANDREW FARAG MD (NPI 1346085461) is an individual retina specialist in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (V1085) and active in the NPI registry since June 2024. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346085461
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0107X
Provider Legal NameDR. ANDREW FARAGCredential: MD
Location Address700 UNIVERSITY BLVDGalveston, TX 77550-5552
Mailing AddressPo Box 650859, Dept. 710Dallas, TX 75265-0859 · (409) 772-2222
Phone(409) 747-5801
Fax(409) 747-5435
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJune 29, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2025
✔ NPI 1346085461 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Retina SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0107X
License✔ Licensed in TX · V1085
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.
Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X · License V1085 (TX)
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77550
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Andrew Farag Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3274079397
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250514003896
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Andrew Farag reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Utmb Faculty Group Practice
0.4 mi
General Practice
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,222 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1942241146 (409) 772-2222

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number450018
Location301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555 · Galveston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77550 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$131.16 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $32.79 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$71.32 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $17.83 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

WENJIE ZHAN OD
Optometrist
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77550
Galveston County (409) 747-5825
KIMBERLY BOASE
Audiologist
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77550
Galveston County (281) 338-0829
LINDSEY SANFORD AUD
Audiologist
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77550
Galveston County (409) 772-2711
ASHLEY NICOLE NICKENS MD
Ophthalmology
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77550
Galveston County (409) 747-5800
DR. SHAWNA LYNN JACKSON AU.D.
Audiologist
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77550
Galveston County (281) 338-0829
MARY CATHERINE RINCON AUD
Audiologist
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77550
Galveston County (409) 772-2711
CASSIE CORTEZ AUD
Audiologist
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77550
Galveston County (281) 338-0829
JITHIN RAJ BALAN
Audiologist
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77550
Galveston County (281) 338-0829

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Andrew Farag's NPI number?

The NPI number for Andrew Farag is 1346085461. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 29, 2024.

Where is Andrew Farag located?

Andrew Farag practices at 700 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550. The listed phone number is (409) 747-5801.

What is Andrew Farag's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Retina Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0107X.

Is Andrew Farag enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Andrew Farag is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Andrew Farag's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Andrew Farag reassigns Medicare benefits to Utmb Faculty Group Practice (Galveston, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Andrew Farag's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Andrew Farag accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 2 other insurers list Andrew Farag as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Andrew Farag affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Andrew Farag is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Andrew Farag was last updated on October 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.